KURZ FOIL TECHNOLOGY IMD - Inmold Decoration INSERT MOLDING Hot Stamping Process Stamping Tools © KURZ 2005

Structure of Hot Stamping Foil polyester carrier (is peeled off) top layer release layer functional layer adhesive layer © KURZ 2005

Each foil design is available for any application Metallic Brushed Unicolor Light Line High Brilliant Metallic Luxor – Alufin (gold – silver) Colorit Cold Stamping Foils for Brand Protection applications Each foil design is available for any application © KURZ 2005

All our foils can be ordered as second surface foils as well © KURZ 2005

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Roll-on stamping process Vertical stamping process © KURZ 2005

KURZ PRODUCTS PLASTIC DECORATION BRAND PROTECTION PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY TELECOM. INDUSTRY IMD (Inmold Decoration) HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES GENERAL PLASTIC DECORATION TV / AUDIO / HIFI AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY HEAT TRANSFER COSMETIC INDUSTRY Single Image Decoration GRAPHIC INDUSTRY FURNITURE INDUSTRY BRAND PROTECTION SPORTING AND TOYS INDUSTRY THERMOTRANSFER INDUSTRY © KURZ 2005

IMD Inmold Decoration TELECOM. AUTOMOTIVE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES ELECTRONICS PHARMA INDUSTRY COSMETICS © KURZ 2005

IMD © KURZ 2005

IMD Kurz own designed foil feeder Inmold Decoration Foil-Feeding Device Kurz own designed foil feeder Top & bottom motor for parallel positioning Simple adjustment during operation without production stop! Pos. Tolerance-Feeder: ±0,07mm Pos. Tolerance on part ±0,2mm Cycle link to vision control possible © KURZ 2005

IMD New Design Developments Multiple Metallics Soft Touch Structured foils Gradient Printing/Gradient Metallization Metallic - Metallic = Premium optic novel 3D-Effects (Automotive) Transparent lacquer system © KURZ 2005

IMD © KURZ 2005

Case Study Automotive Industry BMW 1/3/5/7 series Hot Stamping Applications Radiator grill Badges © KURZ 2005

In-Mould-Labelling (IML) – Most important characteristics Mechanical stability of foil for easy handling Thermal stability of foil, no break-out and no perforation of melt Thermal resiliance of printing colors Foils must be processable as an IML Label (Design, Surfacespecifiation) Perfect separation, no „sticking“ of labels Flawless die- cutting of labels © KURZ 2005

IML LKG Customer Laminating process Laminated foil Die cutting Insert in mold Molding process Finished product © KURZ 2005

IML Normal hot stamping foil LAM foil (Carrier to be peeled off after stamping) (Carrier is laminated on substrate after stamping) © KURZ 2005

IML IML Cover Advantages Fast market reactions possible Label can be glued or die- casted Flexibility for decors The stamped part can be taken out of the body and be replaced by an IML Logo © KURZ 2005

IML– Reasons for using IML High Product quality Overlay of core material with a label Article price justifies higher production costs Additional automatic stacking and follow up processes are easy to realise (nointerim storage) The geometry of articles makes printing extremely difficult or expensive Design possibilities © KURZ 2005

IML Formed Foil Pre centering precision Foil supply Carrier Unformed foil © KURZ 2005

GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics Metallized foils in various designs and for several applications Suitable for up and down hot stamping method as well as for peripherical hot stamping © KURZ 2005

GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics Inline decorated profiles For kitchen accessories like shutters and refrigerator parts 2nd surface edge banding 3D effect for furniture edge application © KURZ 2005

GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics Front panels in various designs First and second surface decoration in combination with screen and pad printing © KURZ 2005

GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics UNICOLOR clear top lacquer with special antibacterial properties. Inhibits the growth and spread of bacteria for kitchen, bathroom and living areas in general. Vacuum formed canteen. © KURZ 2005

Consumer Electronic Industry GENERAL PLASTICS Consumer Electronic Industry TV cabinet's in different designs utilizing UNICOLOR, BRUSHED and WOODGRAIN foils. New: Black high gloss (wet look) in combination with UV top coat coming soon © KURZ 2005

GENERAL PLASTICS Furniture Industry Metallized foils in various designs and for several applications © KURZ 2005

Case Study Thermal Transfer © KURZ 2005

BRAND PROTECTION OVD = Optically Variable Device TRUSTSEAL® HOLOGRAM (2D, 2D/3D, DotMatrix) trade marks consumables pharmacy films precision components software audio / video © KURZ 2005

BRAND PROTECTION Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit Intellectual property theft is a threat to us all, and the problem is growing. With established links to organized crime a industry has now become a global epidemic. The worldwide damage from illegal imitation of brand names amounts to over 250 billion US-dollars per year (5-7% of world trade). © KURZ 2005

BRAND PROTECTION Nowadays hardly any product is safe from imitation. Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit Internationally famous trademark, luxury fashion garments, watches, perfumes and upscale consumer goods are suffering from fakes and imitations. Illegal imitation affects sales, jobs and the manufactures reputation. The existence of substandard, forged products can quite simply destroy the image and the standing of the authorized manufacturer, and his all important reputation . © KURZ 2005

BRAND PROTECTION security level Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit high medium low risk of counterfeits © KURZ 2005

Easy to communicate Easy to verify Hard to copy / imitate BRAND PROTECTION Easy to communicate Requirements of Security Features Easy to verify Hard to copy / imitate © KURZ 2005

BRAND PROTECTION The KURZ Commercial Security Concept The Optical Variable Device simultaneously helps to protect the integrity of the trademark whilst at the same time adds a new dimension to the product appearance. Analysis of Necessary Security Proposal for Security Features Design and Origination Production of the Security Device Integration into Production Process © KURZ 2005

BRAND PROTECTION © KURZ 2005

HEAT TRANSFER Definition Modified hot stamping foils with registered multi-color printing ( customized) Heat Transfers are ‘special foils‘ - always project related © KURZ 2005

HEAT TRANSFER Multi-colored decoration through hot stamping suitable for: 4-color process partial metallization unlimited design variations © KURZ 2005

HEAT TRANSFER Application Fields Household Appliances Writing Instruments Automotive Flexible Materials Consumer Electronics Lawn and Garden Personal Care Cosmetics Sporting Goods Toys Tools © KURZ 2005

HEAT TRANSFER ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING SILKSCREEN PRINTING two different production processes ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING SILKSCREEN PRINTING © KURZ 2005

HEAT TRANSFER NEW from KURZ in Silkscreen Printing FLEXIBLE LINE Heat Transfers Special foil formulation for flexible materials, mainly for textiles © KURZ 2005

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS Big range of standard machines Custom made machines Silicone dies Fixtures © KURZ 2005

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS Tell us your requirements and we will offer you the right hot stamping system, including foil, machine and tooling. We can offer you a wide range of machines for your special needs out of our standard machine program or we customize it for you. © KURZ 2005

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS Roll-on machines LS-400 for flat parts DIES & TOOLS Roll-on machines LS-103/N for plastic profiles © KURZ 2005

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS Up-down machines Serie PE-500 and PE-1200 Available with sliding table and rotary table Also possible with registering device for heat transfer foil © KURZ 2005

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS © KURZ 2005

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS © KURZ 2005

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS For all your applications you can get the toolings from our sister company H+M Address: Hinderer + Mühlich KG Heilbronner Strasse 29 73037 Göppingen www.hinderer-mühlich.de © KURZ 2005